Porch is there wherever you turn

FAPW00744 by Homeplans.com — emphasizes comfortable spaces that bring the family together, starting with the breezy porch that wraps around the entire home.

Inside, the plan offers 2,407 square feet of living space.

The spacious foyer opens to the living room on the right (which would also make a great study) and the dining room on the left, easily served by the kitchen.

Farther into the informal family room are a tiled-hearth fireplace and a sunny breakfast bay.

The U-shaped kitchen has a walk-in pantry and a seated snack bar.

Upstairs, the generous master suite includes a window-seat dormer and a private bath with a whirlpool tub, a walk-in closet, twin vanities and linen storage.

Three family bedrooms, one with a window seat, share a full bath with dual vanities. The central hall leads to additional linen storage and a convenient second-floor laundry room.

A downloadable study plan of this house, including general information on building costs and financing, is available at www.houseoftheweek.com. To receive a study plan by mail, send $10 to House of the Week, Hanley Wood, 3275 W. Ina Rd., Suite 260, Tucson, AZ 85741; or call 1-866-772-1013. Note the plan number.